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Rights Protection Offices
About MHMRA
of Harris County
At MHMRA of Harris County, we know there is
hope for people living with mental illness and
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
We offer this hope daily to the individuals we
serve, and we are actively working to reduce the
stigma surrounding these conditions. We believe
people are so much more than a diagnosis. We
believe that everyone is a unique individual full of
untapped potential. This is why we work with
individuals and their families to create service
plans that are specially designed to meet the
needs of each person. Our skilled clinicians
carefully evaluate individuals by gathering
information about diagnoses, symptoms and
functioning levels before connecting them with
the service or program that will best meet their
needs. With more than 1,800 staff, we are proud
to deliver personalized care through 40+
programs and services to unserved and
underserved populations with a wide range of
diagnoses.
We provide care and support through three
service divisions: Mental Health, Intellectual &
Developmental Disabilities, and Comprehensive
Psychiatric Emergency Programs. We serve
15,000 people per month, about 3,600 of whom
are children. While we can only count the number
of individuals we serve, we know our impact
extends to their entire community.
Healthy minds, healthy community.
If you feel you have been unfairly treated, have been denied
needed services, have been denied accommodation by the
MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION AUTHORITY OF
HARRIS COUNTY (MHMRA), or if you are unable to resolve a
complaint regarding services with your MHMRA staff person, or
their supervisor, you may contact the following Rights Protection
Offices:
MHMRA of Harris County
Coffeehouse
Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County
Rights Protection Officer, Robert Stakem, Jr.
PO Box 25381
Houston, TX 77265-5381
713-970-7724
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Office of Consumer Services and Rights Protection
PO Box 12668
Austin, TX 78711-2668
800-252-1854
Disability Rights Texas
1500 McGowen, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77004
713-974-7691
Voice or TDD 800-880-0821
All complaints are handled confidentially.
Healthy Minds,
Healthy Community
Coffeehouse
3550 West Dallas, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 525-8419
http://www.mhmraharris.org/MRSD/
thecoffeehouse.htm
Coffeehouse… brews up a fresh
new you!
About Coffeehouse
Do you have trouble relating to your family?
Is it difficult for you to make friends? Do you
feel like your life would be easier if you just
had better social skills?
If you answered yes to these questions, and if
your doctor has diagnosed you with
Asperger’s Disorder or a similar condition,
Coffeehouse may be the right program for
you.
Coffeehouse is a place and a program where
you can meet with other people who are just
like you. Together, you will work with trained
facilitators and a licensed psychologist to
discuss a variety of topics and learn skills that
will help you relate better to your
community.
Coffeehouse is a drop-in program divided
into two groups. Each group rotates between
days of the week so that each individual
attends the same amount of class sessions
each month. We are flexible. We invite you to
attend on days when you’re free, but we
understand if you need to take a day or two
off. There is no limit for how long you can
stay in our program. Stay with us for as many
months or years as you need our services. We
want you to learn and succeed.
At Coffeehouse, our vision for you is that you will
understand the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome,
develop skills to help with social interaction amongst
your peers, build self-esteem, and learn to appropriately
express your feelings. Our staff is here to help you
achieve those goals, and we will provide you an outlet
for working on and showing your emotions in the
community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I join Coffeehouse?
If you are over the age of 18 and have a
diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder or a similar
condition, you may be eligible for the
Coffeehouse program. To learn more about
your eligibility and to enroll in the program,
please call MHMRA’s Access Center at 713970-7070.
What services are provided?
In addition to providing an enjoyable, safe
atmosphere where you can make new
friends, Coffeehouse also provides:
Skills assessments
Individualized treatment plans
Small group skills training
Nursing services
Assistance planning transitions
between activities and places
Peer mentoring
Psychological support
What if my schedule doesn’t allow
me to attend Coffeehouse every day?
Coffeehouse is a drop-in program, meaning
that you can attend meetings as your
schedule allows. We are open from 8 am to 5
pm, Monday – Friday, and you are welcome
to join us as often as you would like.
What topics might we discuss as a
group?
Each day, you and other participants will
guide the discussion topics, based on issues
facing you in your daily lives. Topics you may
discuss could include:
Health literacy and maintenance
Independent living skills
Human sexuality
Anger management
Making and keeping friends
Family and societal relationships
Time management
Coping with stress
Self-awareness skills
Understanding Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Workplace readiness
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